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United States

Magnum

85/059/003 | Alpha Acids: 12-15%

Bred at the Hop Research Center in Hüll in 1980 and released in 1993, Magnum is a German variety (also grown in the US) and a daughter of Galena. It is a high-alpha cultivar and is often used as the base bittering variety. Magnum does not display any distinct aromas; however, some brewers have noted subtle notes of spice and fruit.

Aroma Profile

  • Citrus
  • Herbal
  • Pineapple
  • Grassy
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Technical Specifications

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TYPICAL BREWING VALUES

ALPHA ACIDS %

(22-28% COHUMULONE)

BETA ACIDS %

TOTAL OIL ml/100g

TOTAL OIL BREAKDOWN

(% OF TOTAL OIL)

B-PINENE0.4 - 0.8%
MYRCENE30 - 50%
LINALOOL0.2 - 0.6%
CARYOPHYLLENE8 - 12%
FARNESENE0.1 - 1%
HUMULENE30 - 45%
GERANIOL0.1 - 0.4%
SILINENE
OTHER0 - 31.2%

SENSORY ANALYSIS

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